Joe Hulbert
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Wrestling
Nikki Bella: A Matter of Perception
With her Evolution match against Ronda Rousey just days away, take a look at Nikki Bella’s unique and divisive perception among wrestling fans. Perception is a fascinating thing. It can be reliant on any number of factors: timing, exposure, longevity,…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (10/17/18): The Fab Five-Way
In this week’s 205 Live Report Card, Joe breaks down the spectacular Fatal Five-Way between Tony Nese, Cedric Alexander, TJP, Gran Metalik & Lio Rush. It’s time for another week of forearms and thigh slaps and I must say lads,…
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Wrestling
Cedric Alexander vs. Buddy Murphy: An Earned Admiration
Buddy Murphy’s hometown Cruiserweight Title win was a memorable one, but the gravity of his match with Cedric Alexander extended far beyond the MCG. I don’t think it’s unfair to say that at times, the WWE main roster product can…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (10/10/18): The End of an Age?
This week in the 205 Live Report Card, Joe breaks down the brand’s attempt to continue its recent momentum, as Cedric Alexander takes on Tony Nese. Fresh off a potentially pivotal and monumental event for the Cruiserweight division, 205 Live…
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Wrestling
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor: A Brief Moment in Time
Before the controversial post-fight chaos, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win over Conor McGregor had already created an entirely different moment in itself. Amid the chaos and controversy, this past Saturday night in Las Vegas provided a brief moment of clarity and for some,…
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Wrestling
Samoa Joe: Embracing the Moment
At Super Show-Down, Samoa Joe looks to continue the expansion of his legacy, once again taking on AJ Styles in a still surreal WWE Title clash. For Samoa Joe fans, Backlash was a tough night. Just a month after his triumphant…
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Wrestling
Anthony Pettis: Maximizing Showtime
Taking on Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, Anthony Pettis looks to continue his momentum and once again maximise ‘Showtime,’ win, lose or draw. At times, Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis has looked borderline unbeatable. It feels like a distant memory, but Pettis’…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (10/3/18): Tradition and Change
This week in the 205 Live Report Card, Joe breaks down the Super Show-Down go-home show of sorts, as well as delving into the Kalisto/TJP main event. With Super Show-Down just days away, 205 Live is in a rather unique…
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Wrestling
Lio Rush: Confidence is Golden
In three weeks as Bobby Lashley’s brand new manager, Lio Rush has made a genuine impact on Monday Night RAW but what’s made his transition so smooth? One could quite easily make the argument that as of right now, size…
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Wrestling
The 205 Live Report Card (9/26/18): The Definition of Insanity
This week in the 205 Live Report Card, Joe breaks down Mustafa Ali’s rematch with Hideo Itami as well as Lio Rush vs. Noam Dar. It’s a new era for 205 Live and with that, a new era here at…
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